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This policy statement provides an overview of Gore’s principles on human rights and environment-related risks, and our implementation strategy to fulfill obligations in these areas in accordance with § 6 (2) LkSG (“Grundsatzerklärung”).

This statement summarizes our Complaints Procedure in line with the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) requirements. Gore strives to create and maintain a speak-up culture and an environment where stakeholders can safely report concerns.

Document available in German, Japanese, Chinese & Korean on local sites.

This policy communicates our respect for the dignity of all persons and their fundamental human rights. Since our founding, Gore has been firmly committed to ethical business practices. Our brand promise Together, improving life guides us in our approach to human rights and respect for all we reach with our business.

W. L. Gore & Associates is committed to conducting its business with integrity, both legally and ethically. Gore guidelines on social responsibility (“Guidelines”) are consistent with industry-specific requirements and practices.

This document provides information regarding Gore’s business practices and how we address the goals set forth in the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, the United Kingdom Modern Slavery Act, and Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act.

Our Enterprise Sustainability Update is an expression of our shared promise — Together, improving life — and our long-established values, culture and commitment to Associates, customers and communities. The update presents an overview of our progress driven by our sustainability programs in the 2022 calendar year. It also provides a look at who we are, how we innovate and what we are doing to enhance our social and community impact.

The EOSH Policy shares our commitment and ongoing efforts to prioritize environmental, health, and safety performance aligned with our brand promise: Together, improving life.

The Associates' Standards of Ethical Conduct explains Gore's policies and procedures and guides us in conducting our business with integrity, legally and ethically. This document also sets the standards to which we hold agents, consultants, distributors and other third parties who represent us or our products worldwide. Meeting these standards is a contractual obligation.

Our 2021 Enterprise Sustainability Update is an expression of our shared promise — Together, improving life — and our long-established values, culture and commitment to Associates, customers and communities. The update provides an overview of our progress driven by our sustainability programs in calendar year 2021, as well as a look at who we are, how we innovate and what we are doing to enhance our social and community impact. 

We support the aim of the EU legislation called REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals), which is to "ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment…while enhancing competitiveness and innovation."